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This is an archive article published on April 18, 2008
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An editorial in the Dainik Jagran says it8217;s not unusual for the ruling party to win by-elections...
Written by Alkas.pande
April 18, 2008 12:00 AM IST
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Dainik Jagran
An editorial in the Dainik Jagran says it8217;s not unusual for the ruling party to win by-elections but the BSP8217;s victory is worth mentioning. The results confirm that the BSP retains the hold it had over the state at the time of the assembly polls. The BSP win has rattled the BJP and Congress and has left the Samajwadi Party far behind. 8220;The Opposition is coming up excuses but the fact remains that the BSP8217;s social engineering is working effectively,8221; the editorial says. But the question is: will this social engineering have an impact even in the Parliament elections?
Hindustan
A report in the Hindustan says that the results show that her hold on Dalit votes is intact. The BSP success is an extension of its victory in the assembly polls. After losing the Ballia parliamentary constituency last year, the win is a vindication of the BSP8217;s successful social engineering formula.
Amar Ujala
According to an analysis in the Amar Ujala, the win is an endorsement by voters of Mayawati8217;s rule. The writer says if Mayawati8217;s social engineering formula continues, she might rewrite history. If the by-poll results are any indication, the BSP will certainly change equations at the Centre. The writer says that in politics, anti-incumbency plays a major role. But Mayawati has successfully bucked the trend.
Rashtriya Sahara
An article in the Rashtriya Sahara also talks of BSP8217;s social engineering and says that the BJP and the Congress may call themselves 8216;national parties8217; but in Uttar Pradesh, they will have to contend with the third and fourth places.
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